Scarlet Lion, The

from jdquinlan

From the Back Cover: How a Hero Becomes a Legend... Already known as a knight of uncommon skill and honor, William Marshal has earned the friendship of King Richard and the love of a wealthy heiress. But when the Lionheart dies, leaving his treacherous brother John on the throne, William and Isab...

from HistFicChick

The year is 1197: feudalism rules, the Magna Carta is yet to be drafted, and the sovereignty of England, Wales, Ireland, Normandy, and much of modern-day France is constantly shifting. William Marshal has proved himself a worthy opponent on the battlefield, a gallant knight at court, an admirable...

from Elysianfield

I read The Greatest Knight earlier this year and absolutely loved it! The Scarlet Lion shows us more mature Marshal and the book also focuses more on his wife Isabelle and their children.After King Richard's untimely death John gets the crown and he certainly won't make life easy for Marshal fami...

from ancestorsearch

One thing I know when I read an Elizabeth Chadwick novel I will step back in time and immedialty get lost in the story and the characters. The book, although a standalone, continues the story of William Marshal from her first novel The Greatest Knight. The story opens up during the reign of King ...

from BookAddictDiary

Whenever I pick up an Elizabeth Chadwick novel, I know that I'm in for something good. Not just good: excellent. The Scarlet Lion, which I recently got my hands on, is no exception. Chadwick continues the story of William Marshal, who was introduced in The Greatest Knight. Though it seemed like W...